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New AlbanymagazineFall/Winter 2013SIX MOUTH-WATERING RECIPES FOR THE SEASONCHEER LEADERSEVERY HIGH SCHOOLHAS ITS SUPER FANSTALE OF TWO CITIESPLAN A TRIP TO EITHEROF TWO SAVANNAHSAT HOMECOTTAGE STYLE IN ANANTIQUE-FILLED OASISNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 1

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New AlbanymagazineVolume 3, Issue 1Inside20 HOBBIESScavenging for treasureThrfit shops, auctions and yard salesabound for area “pickers” who wantto find that special treasure.By Angie Barmer27 PROFILESBasketball cheer leadersEvery school has its long-time loyalsuper fans. We interviewed six.By T. Wayne Mitchell36 AT HOMECottage styleBuskirks enjoy quieter living in aBiltmore-estate style cottage on NewAlbany’s east side.By Doyle Caviness42 GETAWAYWeekend in SavannahUse our guide for a romantic escapeto this Georgia mecca.By Shawndra Russell51 FOODBurgers and beyondWe scouted five area restaurantsfor some of our favorite lunch-timesandwichesBy David Johnson56 DAY TRIPThe other SavannahA day of history and good eating in anearby Tennessee town.By Doyle Caviness63 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ● 64 LOCAL GROUPS ● 65 SCENE ● 82 LOOKING BACK9 COVER STORYHoliday treatsSix area cooks share their favoriterecipes for that special item duringthe holidays.By Angie BarmerNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 7

Cossitt likescaramel forthe holidayPaulette Cossitt is known in her circleof friends and family for her caramelcake. The recipe actually came from herhusband’s aunt Hazel years ago and shehas been making it ever since.“My family always expects me to bring acaramel cake to family gatherings or forholidays. My grandson Miles loves thiscaramel cake. It is his absolute favoritething to eat, and I cook it for him everytime he comes over,” said Cossitt.She said she always cooks it fresh, rightbefore it needs to be cooked. She said shenever makes it ahead of time, and shealways cooks it in three layers instead ofin a sheet cake.Cossitt took a cake decorating class onetime just to see how to decorate birthdaycakes and she enjoyed it, but her trueenjoyment from cooking is when shebakes cakes.She uses the Duncan Hines ButterGolden cake mix and cooks the cake inthree layer pans and while she is bakingthe cake, she makes the icing. When thecake comes out of the oven, she pours theicing over each layer of the cake whilethe cake is still warm.She said, “I love it when people enjoymy food and it makes them happy.”Cossitt’s husband’s name is Boband they have three daughters, threegranddaughters, and one grandson.Paulette Cossitt puts icing on her favorite caramel cake.CARAMEL CAKEDuncan Hines cake mixcooked in three 9-inchpansIcing Ingredients:3 cups sugar1/2 pint whipping cream1 stick of ParkayPut 2 1/2 cups sugar andwhipping cream in heavysaucepan, then let cometo boil. Take off the heatthen in a little skillet,brown 1/2 cup sugar. Putwhipping cream mixtureback on the heat. Addyour browned sugar alittle at a time and cook toa soft boil. Take off heatand add Parkay. Using anelectric mixer, beat forabout 4 to 5 minutes.Put icing on cake whilecake is still hot.New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 11

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for treasureStory and photos by Angie BarmerFor New Albany MagazineTurning something that someonemight look at as “trash” into intoyour own personal “treasure” hasbecome a popular past time. Sohas going to estate auctions, auctions, yardsales, thrift stores, consignment shops, andNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 21

Pickers peruse items to be auctioned off at a local estate auction.other businesses.Kathy Chism,Karen Tucker,and Carla Pratherall have a lot ofexperience withfinding somethingthat someone maylook at as “junky”and turning itinto somethingseen as beautiful.These womenget excited whenthey find thatunique item orthat special itemthey have beensearching for.Kathy Chismwith ChismAuction Companyhas been workingin the auctionbusiness since1990 and has seena variety of itemspurchased thatsomeone mightthink is worthRay G. Collins, CICCollins Insurance Agency(662) 534-7676100 Oxford RoadNew Albanywww.collinsinsurance1.comRepresenting Allstate for 37 years.VotedBest Chicken&BestHamburgersBy the people of Union County© 2011 Allstate Insurance CompanyPut Your NeighborBACK TO WORK!BUYAMERICANMADE PRODUCTS 662-534-427622 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

nothing that another person thinksis priceless.“It’s important for me to knowwhat something is worth before Istart the bidding on an item. It’salso good for the buyer to know thevalue of an item so they know ifthey are getting a good deal or not.At a lot of the auctions I do, we havea lot of valuable items,” she said.“If I do an estate auction, I selleverything at the estate,” she said. “Alot of times we have family membersbid against each other because theycouldn’t decide who gets the item.”Some people follow Chism to allher auctions to see if they can geta good deal on something. At arecent auction, Calvin C. Gulledge ofCalhoun City said, “I love coming toher auctions. I love getting to travel,getting to meet new people and seewhat there is to purchase.”“You never know what people willbuy,” Chism said. “Different salesbring different people. There arethree types of people who come toauctions – people who go to any typeof auction, people who only go to myauctions, and collectors. Dependingon the type of crowd and the type ofitems I am auctioning off, dependson the price I start the bidding at.”When Bobby Gault of New Albanydecided to downsize his house, hedecided to go the auction route:“It was difficult seeing familyheirlooms and possessions beingsold, but it will be better when Ihave less stuff in my home,” he said.“Some of the items I thought noone would purchase, and there wereother items I thought they wouldbid higher on. It was an interestingexperience being a part of anauction, but she did such a great joband at the end, everything was sold.”Karen Tuck’s love of crafting andrefurbishing partially stems fromwatching her dad be a craftsman inhis work shed each day after work.Tuck refurbishes items on aconstant basis and the refurbishingcan come in many forms – paintingan item, sanding it, stripping it, andmore. She said she has a love forold furniture. Her current projectis refurbishing her grandmother’s100-year-old Tiger Oak wardrobe.An antique Victor McCaskey adding machine isready for auction.New Albany Schools“Leading the Way for Excellence in Education”www.newalbanyschools.usNew Albany ElementarySchool874 Sam T. Barkley DriveNew Albany, MS 38652www.naelementary.com662-534-1840New Albany Middle School400 Apple StreetNew Albany, MS 38652www.namiddleschool.com662-534-1820New Albany High School201 Highway 15 NorthNew Albany, MS 38652www.nahighschool.com662-534-1805New Albany School ofCareer & Technical Education203 Highway 15 NorthNew Albany, MS 38652662-534-1810www.nahighschool.com/techNASTUC(New Albany, South Tippah, Union County Behavioral Management Center)915 Denmill RoadNew Albany, MS 38652http://www.newalbanyschools.us/nastuc.php662-538-4100New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 23

Karen Tuck sands down her grandmother’s 100-year-old Tiger Oak wardrobe forrefurbishing.“I like working a lot withfurniture. It is relaxing to me todistress furniture or refurbishsomething. Once you finish it,and it turns out how you likeit, you are satisfied and you canshow it to people and be proud ofit. There’s no better feeling,” Tucksaid.“Anything you see in athrift store can be turned intosomething different or beautiful.Look at what the item can beinstead of what the item is. Irarely buy anything new. It isgood to know the value of items.She advises those who like togo antiquing or “junking” toknow the maximum that they arewilling to pay for an item anddon’t be afraid to ask for a lowerprice.Carla Prather, who owns JustKarma in downtown New Albany,always has had an affinity foryard sales, estate sales, and otherplaces where she can find an itemto refurbish in her own style:“I have always liked clothes,24 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

fashion, and furniture andI love finding somethingunique that I can fix up myway or that I can refurbish;I find great stuff at yardsales and estate sales.She said she enjoysfinding items that somepeople might considerjunky or ugly, and makingthem beautiful and useful.She chooses a lot offurniture pieces:“I love antique furniture;I love the character. Oldfurniture has good bones.Sometimes I use steam toremove paint from an objectand sometimes I use a filetknife to remove veneer.I paint almost all of mypieces,” she said.Everything I want or needI can find at a yard saleor thrift store. I refurbishitems to sell at my store, formyself, or for others,” shesaid. NACarla Prather prepares to reupholster an old stool before painting the frame.Quality Eye Care,Quality Eye WearNew Albany Vision Clinic• 484 W. Bankhead, New Albany 534-0101 •New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 25

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PROFILESheereadersYou see them at allour schools, the loyalbasketball fans whoshow up game-aftergame,year-after-year. We askedrepresentatives from each of ourfive high schools to give us thename of a super fan for a shortquestion-and-answer profile.Turn the page and find our cheerleaders.Story by T. Wayne MitchellPhotos by David JohnsonFor New Albany MagazineNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 27

NEW ALBANYSUNNI BROWNSunni Brown didn’t attend New AlbanyHigh School; she went to Ingomar and playedbasketball there, but she’s a fixture at NewAlbany where she taught school for 10 years.Q. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GOING TO THEBASKETBALL GAMES?A. SINCE I’VE BEEN PLAYING BASKETBALL. I HADTO TAKE A BREAK WHILE MY KIDS WERE BABIESAND SMALL, BUT THEN I STARTED GOING AGAINWHEN THEY COULD GO WITH ME.Q. WHY DO YOU GO TO THE GAMES?A. I LOVE THE GAME. BASKETBALL IS IN MYVEINS. MY DAD RAISED ME TO BE A TOMBOY. SOAT INGOMAR, YOU WERE EITHER A CHEERLEADEROR BASKETBALL PLAYER WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL.THE ONLY CHOICE FOR ME WAS BASKETBALL ANDI ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. NORRIS ASHLEY ANDSONNY FAULKNER DROVE IT IN ME EVEN HARDER.THEN, WHEN TEACHING, I FELT LIKE SOME OF THEKIDS PLAYING WERE HALF MINE. IT MADE IT EVENMORE FUN TO SEE.Q. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE GAMEAND WHY?A. ANY GAME IN JACKSON IS MEMORABLE;THERE’S JUST NO COMPARISON. BUT PLAYING THECOUNTY SCHOOLS IS ALWAYS FUN.Q. WHO WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE PLAYER?A. I LOVE WATCHING ANY OF MY FORMERSTUDENTS, OR MY FRIENDS’ CHILDREN PLAY.OTHER THAN THEM, I LOVE THEM ALL.Q. WHAT IS THE ONE GAME ON THE SCHEDULEYOU WILL NOT MISS?A. I NEVER WANT TO MISS NEW ALBANY/INGOMAR. MY ALMA MATER VERSUS MY NEWALBANY.Q. HOW GOOD CAN THE BASKETBALL TEAM BETHIS YEAR?A. I HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR THE BULLDOGS.DETERMINATION AND GUTS WILL TAKE YOU ALONG WAY!Q. DO YOU ALWAYS SIT IN THE SAME PLACEAND GET THE SAME STUFF AT THE CONCESSIONSTAND?A. YES, I DO. ABOUT CENTER COURT ABOUTTHREE ROWS UP. A DIET MOUNTAIN DEW ORTWO IS A MUST, PLUS MY KIDS ALWAYS GET THEIRSHARE OF CONCESSIONS FOR RUNNING TO MYDEWS FOR ME.28 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

INGOMARFAIRY “SIS” DORROUGHSis Dorrough attended Ingomar High Schooland all three of her children, Melvin, 63,Carolyn, 60, and Frank, 53, have gone there.After retiring from Denton Mills, she worked14 years in the Ingomar cafeteria.Q. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GOING TO THEBASKETBALL GAMES?A. SINCE HIGH SCHOOL. THE ONLY TIME I EVERMISSED MUCH WAS WHEN MY KIDS WERE SMALL.Q. WHY DO YOU GO TO THE GAMES?A. I’VE ALWAYS HAD A CHILD, A NEPHEW, ANIECE OR A GREAT NEPHEW PLAYING. I JUST LOVEBASKETBALL AND WE’VE BEEN LIVING HERE 82YEARS.Q. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE GAMEAND WHY?A. WHEN WE WENT TO JACKSON AND WON THEGRAND SLAM IN 1978-79.Q. WHO WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE PLAYER?A. IT’S HARD TO SAY. OTHER THAN MY SON,FRANK, PROBABLY JAMES GREEN AND MARKBUSKIRK.Q. WHAT IS THE ONE GAME ON THE SCHEDULEYOU WILL NOT MISS?A. IT SURE ISN’T NEW ALBANY. PROBABLYWEST UNION, BUT REALLY ANY OF THE COUNTYSCHOOLS.Q. HOW GOOD CAN THE BASKETBALL TEAM BETHIS YEAR?A. I THINK THEY WILL BE FAIR. I GO TO BOTHTHE BOYS AND GIRLS.Q. DO YOU ALWAYS SIT IN THE SAME PLACEAND GET THE SAME STUFF AT THE CONCESSIONSTAND?A. YES, UNDER THE NORTH GOAL. EVERYBODYKNOWS NOT TO SIT IN MY SEAT. I USUALLY GET ACOKE AND POPCORN OR A HAMBURGER AT THECONCESSION STAND.New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 31

MYRTLESCOTT GOODEScott Goode graduated from MyrtleAttendance Center in 1966, but he’s been goingto Myrtle games even longer than that. He isthe retired owner of the former Texaco servicestation near the school.Q. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GOING TO THEBASKETBALL GAMES?A. 50 YEARS. I GO TO ALL THE HOME GAMESAND MAKE IT TO SOME OF THEM ON THE ROAD.Q. WHY DO YOU GO TO THE GAMES?A. I JUST LOVE SPORTS. I ALSO GO TO ALL THEBASEBALL AND SOFTBALL GAMES.Q. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE GAMEAND WHY?A. A GAME IN THE ‘70S. A COUPLE OF YEARSLATER THE BOYS WON STATE.Q. WHO WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE PLAYER?A. WILLIAM EARL BERRY. HE SCORED 60POINTS IN ONE GAME AGAINST NEW ALBANY.Q. WHAT IS THE ONE GAME ON THE SCHEDULEYOU WILL NOT MISS?A. THE GAME AGAINST NEW ALBANY. IT’SALWAYS A BIG RIVALRY.Q. HOW GOOD CAN THE BASKETBALL TEAM BETHIS YEAR?A. I REALLY DON’T KNOW. WE LOST SOMEPRETTY GOOD BOYS.Q. DO YOU ALWAYS SIT IN THE SAME PLACEAND GET THE SAME STUFF AT THE CONCESSIONSTAND?YES, ON THE FLOOR BY THE COURT. I BUYTHE SEASON PASS. I BUY DIFFERENT THINGS –COKES, POPCORN, HOT, HAMBURGERS.32 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

WEST UNIONRICKY PRICERicky Price is a graduate of West UnionAttendance Center, but now lives in Boonvilleand works for North Mississippi MedicalCenter. A former player at West Union, hestill gets back for many of the games.Q. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GOING TO THEBASKETBALL GAMES?A. 43 YEARS.Q. WHY DO YOU GO TO THE GAMES?A. I GO BECAUSE OF MY LOVE OF HIGH SCHOOLBASKETBALL.Q. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE GAMEAND WHY?A. THE NORTH-HALF SEMIS AT LAFAYETTEIN 1978 WHEN I WAS ON THE TEAM AND WEDEFEATED DUCK HILL TO ADVANCE TO THE STATETOURNAMENT.Q. WHO WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE PLAYER?A. JOHN STROUD AND RONNIE CHILDERS.Q. WHAT IS THE ONE GAME ON THE SCHEDULEYOU WILL NOT MISS?A. THE GAME I DON’T MISSS IS THE FINALS OFTHE INGOMAR TOURNAMENT MY SENIOR YEARWHEN WE GOT BLOWN OUT. GAMES I TRY NOT TOMISS INCLUDE HOMECOMING AND THE HOTBEDCLASSIC.Q. HOW GOOD CAN THE BASKETBALL TEAM BETHIS YEAR?A. THE TEAM SHOULD BE REAL COMPETITIVEAND SHOULD HAVE DOUBLE-DIGIT WINS. THEGIRLS SHOULD BE THE BEST TEAM IN THECOUNTY.Q. DO YOU ALWAYS SIT IN THE SAME PLACEAND GET THE SAME STUFF AT THE CONCESSIONSTAND?A. NO. NANew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 33

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Cozy and comfortable, the remodeled deck space adds a variety of possibilities.Buskirks enjoy quieter livingon city’s east sideStory and Photos by Doyle CavinessFor New Albany MagazineOctober of two thousand and five found Mark and LeeBuskirk moving into a new home kind of by accident.Not exactly, but close enough that you could call it that.Friends of theirs, who were out of town at the time,asked if they would check out a new house on the marketlocated at 904 Bryan St. in New Albany, during the open houseshowing. The Buskirks knew the builders well and were happy to takea look.While touring the house, Lee and Mark began to realize that theinterior layout of the rooms seemed to be a perfect fit for their mix of36 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

antique and modern furnishings. Thepossibility of a move began to take shape,just not for their friends!Scott and Laura Dunnam, talented andwell-respected contractors of such things,built the house to list for sale on theopen market and, as friends of Mark andLee, it was only natural that the four ofthem began talking about what if! Well,one thing led to another and somewherealong the line, Scott offered a trade… thenew home for the older home Mark andLee lived in at the time. Soon, a dealwas struck, the move was made, and theBuskirks began a new chapter in theirlives.Built similar to the “Cottage” ofBiltmore Estate fame in Asheville, N.C.,the home features a spacious living anddining area along with three bedroomsand three and one-half baths. Eachbedroom has a walk-in closet and its ownbath. A small area adjacent to the livingroom serves as a study and shows off anarray of family photos and keepsakes.Bamboo flooring and 10-foot ceilingheights throughout the downstairs givean open and airy feel to the home. Theoriginal outdoor deck has since beenNatural light is allowed to flood the dining area for an open airy feel.Sam Creekmore M.DBrad Scott, D.OLaShundra Hall, FNP-CCandice McGregor, FNP-CHours:Mon. - Thurs. 8-5Friday 8-4216 Oxford Rd.NewAlbany, MS 38652662-534-9042New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 37

The four-poster bed in the Buskirks’ master bedroom.remodeled into a cozy indoor/outdoor room where quests are oftenentertained.Both Mark and Lee enjoy antiquefurniture and it shows through Lee’sdecorating and design skills. Manyof the pieces inside the home areheirlooms of Lee’s family. One ofparticular fondness is a wonderfulglass-china cabinet which datesback to the 1800s. Several itemsthat Lee has incorporated into theinterior decor have been gifts fromlongtime friends as a token love.These pieces have a prominent placein the home and in the hearts of thehomeowners.Aside from their enjoyment ofantiques, the couple are big timedog lovers and own a Boston terrierwhose name is Ollie and an Englishbulldog named Izzy. Ollie is theyoungest at four years old and Izzyis six. Ollie wasn’t present when Ivisited, but Izzy, who has run ofthe house, was. Despite her normaldisdain for strangers, she and I hitit off right away. Slightly tallerthan a bowling ball and about threetimes heavier, she’s hard to ignoreUnion County SchoolsA High-Performing School DistrictUnion County Schools will be regionally andnationally recognized as a system of superiorperforming schools that ignite a passion for learningwhile inspiring student success through instructionalexcellence and exemplary leadership.250 Carter Avenue • New Albany(662) 534-300338 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany GazetteServing New Albany since 1979Owners:Joe & Rhonda Nichols306 Clarke St.534-8474

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The outdoor patio features Adirondack chairs built byMark.40 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazettewhen looking for attention. Mark tells me that sleep is hardto come by if Izzy’s familiar snore is not heard during thenight.Mark and Lee met while attending Northeast MississippiCommunity college in Booneville. Lee grew up in Iukawhere she earned a scholarship in cheerleading to theschool. Mark was raised in the Liberty community, attendedIngomar High School and came to Northeast with abasketball scholarship.Lee is Director of Case Management and Social Servicesat Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany, while Markworks as a Sales Representative for Polyester Fibers of NorthCarolina with offices in Pontotoc and Tupelo. They have ason, Jim, who lives out of town and occasionally comes hometo visit, reclaiming his upstairs bedroom.Moving to what could be called the outskirts of town camewith a few surprises at first. Having lived in the downtownarea of New Albany for 20 or so years, both were accustomedto the every-day rush and clang of city traffic. Being awayfrom busy streets brought a different kind of noise thatneither was prepared for. They began hearing owls at night,flocks of geese flying overhead during the day and the hushof deer, feeding close by.All of this adds up to a very nice place to come home to andif you’ve ever known a couple who somehow seemed to havewound up in exactly the right place at exactly the right time,then you’ll understand why Mark and Lee call this placehome. NA

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Romantic escapeto SavannahStory by Shawndra RussellPhotos by Savannah Area Chamber of CommerceFor New Albany MagazineSavannah is one of the most romantic cities in America(according to Southern Living, Moon Travel Guidesand Livability to name a few) thanks in part to itsnatural beauty coupled with historic preservation.Seeing firsthand the buildings that have survived wars, naturaldisasters and occasional scandals throughout centuries—TheHerb House, now part of The Pirate’s House restaurant, datesNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 43

Visitors to the city take a trolley tour through Savannah’s Historic District.back to 1734—encourages us that love, too,can stand the test of time. This throwbackcity inspires visitors and residents to holdonto what we love by cherishing our pastswhile also seizing the day. And there’splenty of seizing to be done in Savannahwith lots of nooks and crannies to explorealong its cobblestoned streets.Try our three-day romantic getaway:FRIDAYNoon – Start your day with lunch atThe Public Kitchen & Bar’s invitingrooftop terrace—this outdoor sectionof the restaurant is only open for lunchpatrons and is a perfect start for soakingup Savannah’s charm. Or, for a quirkierexperience, head a few blocks over to SoHoSouth Cafe filled with bright artwork andthe feel of a friend’s living room.1:30 p.m. – Hop on an hour-long pedicabsightseeing tour for an intimate view ofSavannah to learn about the HistoricDistrict and its 22 squares. Savannah’sgrid layout is not only beautiful but alsoAn aerial view of Savannah’s beautiful Historic District.44 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

New Arrivals Daily!atNew Allbany OB/GYN Clinic, P.C.The three-tiered fountain in Forsyth Park.heralded as one of America’s best-laid cities, “allow[ing]for more open space in Savannah than in any city layout inhistory,” according to Georgia Encyclopedia. The 90-minutehop-on, hop-off trolley is another excellent way to get a lotof information in a short amount of time to help you get afeel for the city, or opt for a self-guided walking tour of thesquares and city using the Savannah Walking Tour app byTour Buddy.2:30 p.m. – Stroll along Jones Street, Savannah’s moststunning residential street lined with big, beautifultownhomes in an array of old Savannah bricks or pastelstucco. You’ll find several shops like Charlie Brown Antiquesand One Fish Two Fish, but the real treat is peeking betweenthe wrought-iron gates into Savannah’s secret gardensalong Jones. If you want more face time with the gardens ofSavannah, the “Gates & Gardens” tour by Savannah Walksmight be a perfect addition to your itinerary.4 p.m. – Check in to Forsyth Park Inn to enjoy the Southernhospitality that’s alive and well at this romantic Bed &Breakfast. You’ll want to rock away the day while sippingsweet tea on the huge verandah overlooking one of Savannah’streasures, Forsyth Park, filled with Savannah College of Artand Design students studying, families playing with theirdogs, and couples enjoying the surrounding beauty.5 p.m. –After freshening up, enjoy complimentary beveragesExtended Offi ce Hours!Greg Mitchell, M.D.&Amy Blossom, M.D.Board Certifi edObstetrics & GynecologyCall for your appointment662-534-0029117 Fairfi eld DriveNew Albany, MS38652New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 45

and hors d-oeuvres on the Forsyth ParkInn porch or in the parlor and acclimateto “Slo-vannah” time. One of the best partsof visiting Savannah is adopting a slowerpace of life, so take your time and ditch awatch in favor of a more at-ease pace.6 p.m. – Dress to the nines and headout for an upscale dinner. Walk acrossForsyth Park, making sure to stop for aphoto op at the Forsyth Park fountain.Erected in 1858, this fountain is one of themost popular wedding photo destinationsin the city. Then, enjoy dinner at 700Drayton located inside The Mansionat Forsyth Park, with intimate seatingbetween flowing curtains. Enjoy wreckfishor the Kessler Au Poive NY Strip, handselectedby proprietor Richard Kessler.7:30 p.m. –Walk upstairs from therestaurant to Casimir’s Lounge for afterdinnerdrinks and live blues or jazz musicmade extra-special by their BösendorferPiano. This swanky hotel lounge is classyand sophisticated, perfect for a romanticweekend. They have several specialtycocktails and martinis, including theSavannah Firefly, made with citrus vodka,peach schnapps, orange and grapefruitjuices and a splash of pineapple juice.Bicyclists, pedicabs and walkers enjoy Savannah’s Forsyth Park.46 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

9 p.m. – Head back to your B&B for a nightcap inside the walledgarden while listening to the sounds of the three-tier fountain. You’llneed to rest up for your full day of sightseeing and quality timetogether creating memories.Saturday8:30 a.m. –Time for the complimentary full breakfast served on theporch or in the parlor. Along with baked goods and fruit, guests canselect specialties such as fruit-stuffed French toast, Florentine EggsBenedict or grits paired with bacon, sausage or Southern-style biscuits.But don’t fill up too much, because you’ll want to save room for thefood tour you’ll be taking in a few hours!9:30 a.m. –Head out to nearby Bonaventure Cemetery to step back inhistory and walk along the graveled paths while gazing at the strikingsculptures on some of the plots. Be sure to visit the bench-shapedtombstone of writer Conrad Aiken, a landmark made famous by JohnBerendt’s “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Take a momentto stop at the scenic bluff at the back of the cemetery for a sparklingview of Wilmington River and the Thunderbolt Bridge.11:45 a.m. – Experiencing new foods will get your endorphinspumping, so meet your Savannah Taste Experience food-tour guide atThe Pirate’s House for an insider’s perspective on the Famous & SecretEast Side Food Tour. You’ll duck into many spots most visitors missall while hearing more of Savannah’s history sprinkled with a few(sometimes tragic) love stories.3 p.m. – The tour ends at Savannah Candy Kitchen on River Streetwith a sweet Savannah praline, so take this opportunity to stroll alongthe water and pop in and out of the shops that grab your eye. Be sure toThe Bonaventure Cemetery has been a touristdestination for more than 150 years.New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 47

The Talmadge Bridge connects the Downtown Historic District toHutchinson Island and South Carolina.duck into the River Street Market Place forsome unique items from around the worldalongside items by Southern artisans.5 p.m. – Head to Broughton Street, hometo lots of boutiques such as the SavannahBee Company. At the flagship location onBroughton, you can enjoy a mead tastingat their small bar in the back. This newlyadded offering by Savannah Bee featuressix different wine-like meads for only $5.You can also try the honey paired withblue cheese and learn more about theprocess from the educational video area inthe back.6 p.m. – Because you had a big lunch,why not pickup goodies for a romanticpicnic dinner in Forsyth Park? VisitFORM, a gourmet to-go cheese andwine shop for everything you need fora memorable meal. Give them 48-hoursnotice if you’d like them to make somethingspecial for you, but their cheese andmeat trays might be plenty because youhave to be sure to try one of their famouscheesecakes. Many restaurants in towndon’t bother competing and just serveFORM’s cheesecakes instead of tryingto contend with their own creations. Or,visit one of Savannah’s fanciest foodieAdvanced Obstetricsand Gynecology“Oering Complete Health Care forWomen at Every Stage of Life”Dr. Frohn & Staff• Complete Prenatal Care• Contraception• Family Planning• 4D Ultrasound48 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette• Gynecology Surgery• Caring Staff WherePatients Come FirstNew Patients WelcomeMost Insurances AcceptedW. Eric Frohn, M.D., F.A.C.O.GBoard Certied236 Starlyn Ave • New Albany MS662-534-4121

destinations, Noble Fare. This tiny, lovelylocation only has a handful of seats, so be sureto make a reservation.9 p.m. – Make your way to Jazz’d TapasBar in the heart of downtown for live musicuntil 12:30 p.m. on the weekends. The headyambience and selection of martinis andwines will be the perfect end to your day asyou snuggle with your sweetie at the swankybar. Or, head to the Planter’s Tavern, locatedunderneath The Olde Pink House, anotherrestaurant worth adding to your itinerary, timepermitting. Planter’s Tavern often has a pianoplayer entertaining guests, and the worn-inleather seating and dark wood surroundingstransport you to a different era.Sunday10 a.m. – Wake up slowly because you’restarting the day with a Jazz Brunch at AquaStart that doesn’t begin until 11:30 a.m. Headdown to River Street and take the free ferryacross around 11 a.m., soaking up the mostbeautiful view of Savannah’s River Street fromthe opposite riverbank.11:30 a.m. – At the Jazz Brunch, you andyour sweetie will be serenaded while you enjoySavannah’s City Market provides delicious outdoor dining.We now have a new locationin New Albany to serve you better.Kathy ChismKaren TaylorClay CrawfordConstance Gilley662-534-2377www.cbtupelo.com206 Hwy 15 SouthNew AlbanySOLDNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 49

Live&LetDye114 Chrystal PlazaNew Albany668-0097Let the beauty that we love be what we doSOLD662 538 5700Salonfresh seafood, made-to-order pastas and other goodies whilerelishing Savannah views through floor-to-ceiling windows.1 p.m. – After getting your fill at brunch, board the ferryand then purchase a ticket to visit all three of Savannah’spremiere museums: the Telfair Academy, Owens-ThomasHouse and the Jepson Center. You’ll find rotating exhibits,beautiful sculptures, and enjoy an in-depth home tourfurnished with antiques dating back to the 18th century.And until March 2014, a groundbreaking exhibit of RobertHenri’s Spanish paintings will be on display—one of themost important artists in America during the 20th century.4 p.m. – Continue your art exploration in City Market,Savannah’s original cultural hub. Many small galleriesline this welcoming plaza—some featuring artists at workin their working studios—and live music plays outsidethroughout the day most Sundays.6 p.m. – Since you started the day with the best view ofSavannah from Aqua Star, now enjoy the best view fromthe River Street side at Rocks on the Roof for pre-dinnercocktails or an appetizer. This rooftop bar was featured byE.L. James in “50 Shades of Grey,” so it goes without sayingthat it is an alluring spot.7 p.m. – Head a couple of buildings down on Bay Street toVic’s on the River, a popular venue for wedding receptionsdue to its fantastic food and intricate design that utilizesplenty of the wrought-iron that’s a Savannah staple.8:30 p.m. – Don’t leave Savannah without getting a dessert(or dessert martini) from Lulu’s Chocolate Bar. Theirhousemade decadent treats such as flavored crème bruleesand truffles are worth their weight in gold, err, calories. Youcan also select from dozens of chocolaty or fruity martinisthat substitute for dessert wonderfully. They often have livemusic on Sundays, too.A quick note on accommodations: if you’re not a B&Bcouple, then check out The Bohemian which I noted is hometo Rocks on the Roof. This boutique hotel has the feel of anexotic sailboat and is a gorgeous option right on River Street.Or, there are a boatload of top vacation rentals—especiallyon the aforementioned Jones Street—that allow you to stayin a piece of history, as many of these homes date back tothe 1800s. VRBO and Flipkey both have lots of homes listedright in the Historic District.Also, if you have an extra day or so, I recommend visitingSavannah’s beach, Tybee Island. It’s about a 20-minute drivefrom Savannah and has a casual vibe due to its decidedlythrowback appearance. A designated bike route takes youall around Tybee and its handful of sites, or you can rentkayaks and head across the channel to pristine Little Tybeeand imagine what life would be like together on a desertedisland. Tybee’s inland location also makes it home to tons ofmarshways that make for interesting kayak adventures, anddolphins love to play in these waters thanks to extreme tides.And a sunset cruise is always a great way to spend an eveningon Tybee—or anywhere for that matter! NAShawndra Russell is a digital strategist who helps smallbusinesses tackle their social media and the Savannahcorrespondent for Forbes Travel Guide.50 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

FOODBurgers and BeyondStory and photos by David JohnsonFor New Albany MagazineWe scouted five area restaurants for some of our favorite lunch-time sandwiches. Try these.El Agave’s Texas Bacon CheeseburgerTEXAS BACONCHEESEBURGER½ pound all-beef pattyLettuceTomatoOnionTwo slices of yellowAmerican cheeseHawaiian RollA Mexican restaurant probablyisn’t the first place to come tomind when looking for a goodhamburger.El Agave, located at 650 ParkPlaza Drive in New Albany,however, breaks from traditionto offer a burger that has quicklybecome popular over the last year.Owner Moises Lemus said he“didn’t want to leave any platterbehind” when he came up withthe Bulldog Burger.”“Nobody expects a good burgerat a Mexican restaurant,” Lemussaid. “But I wanted to offer asmuch of a variety as we could andto focus on quality.”The Bulldog Burger is a halfpoundchargrilled beef patty,dressed with lettuce, tomato,onion and two slices of yellowAmerican cheese. The key to itssuccess, though, is in the bun.“We changed the bun from justa regular bun to a Hawaiianroll,” Lemus said. “The sweetnessof the bun in contrast to the restof the burger has really caughton and given us a chance to offersomething just a little different.”El Agave also offers the Texasburger, with the addition ofbacon to its hamburger.Moises LemusNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 51

George’s Bacon CheeseburgerGEORGE’S BACONCHEESEBURGER¼ pound chopped steakAmerican cheeseHickory smoked baconMayonnaiseMustardLettuceTomatoPicklesRed onionsGeorge Coleman, ownerof George’s at 116 Highway15 South, will tell you ahamburger is no better than theperson dressing it.“The hamburger is nothingspecial,” Coleman said. “Thebest hamburger is very simpleto make.”While the 38-year-oldrestaurant may feature chickenoffered in a variety of ways,George’s hamburgers are alsopopular items.Coleman said his hamburgeris a quarter pound of choppedsteak that is cooked over a flatgrill and is made to order. Afully dressed burger simplyGeorge Coleman (right) and front counter crew.features mustard, mayonnaise,lettuce, tomato, pickles andred onion. Customers canalso order single or doublehamburgers or cheeseburgersand add slices of hickorysmoked bacon if they wish.“We try to make everyhamburger hot, fresh andalmost sloppy,” Coleman said.52 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

Latham’s Hamburger Inn Dough BurgerDOUGH BURGERDough burger (beef andfl our mixture)PickleMustardOnionFeatured on the TravelChannel’s program, “BurgerLand,” Latham’s Hamburger Innhas been a staple in New Albanysince 1928, when the originalrestaurant was in a trolley caracross the street from its currentlocation.Latham’s is unique and a bigpart of New Albany history. Theoriginal stools, countertops andregister still remain. Patrons caneven enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Colain a glass bottle.Wally Rakestraw, managerof Latham’s, said its signaturehamburger is cooked much thesame way it has been from thebeginning.“We fry the patties in theoriginal cast-iron skillet andwe still cook them on the 1928griddle,” Rakestraw said. “Thetraditional way of serving them iswith mustard, pickle and onion.”While the Latham’s burgeris known as a dough burger,typically a mixture of flour andground beef, Rakestraw said therestaurant has a special recipethat makes it stand out amongothers.Of course, Rakestraw said, thatrecipe must remain secret.Wally RakestrawNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 53

Fat Luey’s Ribeye Steak SandwichRIBEYE STEAKSANDWICHThinly sliced RibeyesteakGrilled onionsGrilled peppersAmerican cheddarcheeseTexas toastFat Luey’s, a downtown NewAlbany restaurant, specializesin steaks and fried catfish. Onemenu item that has quicklygained popularity, though, isthe Ribeye Steak Sandwich.Located at 106 WestBankhead St. in New Albany,the restaurant is owned by theRoberts family: Blake andAlyson Roberts, GlendoraRoberts and Suzanne Robertsand is named after the familydog.Suzanne Roberts said shewas taught to make theRibeye Steak Sandwich bythe restaurant’s former chef,Hubbard Willard.“It kinda just came about oneday,” she said. “He made it upand then showed me how to54 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany GazetteSuzanne Roberts (right) and Fat Luey’s crew.make it.”The meat is the same as aRibeye steak, but trimmed intothin four to six ounce slices.The sandwich is dressed withgrilled onions, grilled peppers,American cheddar cheese onTexas Toast.“I have always liked cookingfor people and seeing what theyliked,” Suzanne Roberts said.“Both of my grandmothers aregreat cooks and I learned fromthem.”

Tallahatchie Gourmet’s Shrimp Po’ BoySHRIMP PO’ BOYShrimp battered in amixture of Zatarain’sand special TallahatchieGourmet seasoningRemouladeMayonnaiseLettucePickleBringing a taste of Louisianato New Albany, TallahatchieGourmet, located at 119 W.Main St., is one of the city’s mostpopular restaurants.Its signature sandwich, theshrimp po-boy, is a primeexample of that New Orleansflavor owner Angele Muellerhas made work so well in theFriendly City.Since Mueller opened a smallrestaurant a little over 10 yearsago, the shrimp po-boy has beena favorite.“We peel the shrimp and usea mixture of Zatarain’s and ourown special seasoning to fry it,”Mueller said.The po-boy is served on Frenchbread that she said is as closeto New Orleans as it can bewithout being in New Orleans.It is dressed with mayonnaise,remoulade sauce made freshin the restaurant, lettuce andpickles. NAAngele MuellerNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 55

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A day in theother SavannahStory and photos by Doyle CavinessFor New Albany MagazineIf you’ve not visited SavannahTennessee and the surrounding area,you might be surprised as to whatawaits the casual day-tripper orovernight visitor. Located on the east bankof the Tennessee River, Savannah is thecounty seat of Hardin County and is rife withhistory. Native American Indians, early pioneers,New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 57

A cannon is fired during the reenactment of a Civil War battle at Shiloh National Military Park, near Savannah.A line of cannonsstands silent manyyears after thehorrors of theBattle of Shiloh.58 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

Cherry Mansion, used by Union generals during the Civil War, stands on the “cliffs,” overlooking the Tennessee River.riverboat lore and Civil War infamy mix together to serve upa savory pot of legend and fact sure to pique the interest ofyoung and old alike.It all began in the early 1820s as Rudd’s Ferry when JamesRudd settled here and opened a ferry service on the river.Soon afterwards, David Robinson, a successful landownerand businessman, purchased the operation from Rudd andthe town was renamed Savannah after Savannah, Ga., thebirthplace of Rudd’s wife Elizabeth.Along about 1830, Robinson built a large house high atopthe eastern banks of the river on the old Rudd homestead andpresented it to his daughter and son-in-law, W.H. Cherry, asa wedding gift. The house became known as Cherry Mansionand served as headquarters for several Union generals duringthe Civil War, among them, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. It is saidthat Grant’s breakfast was interrupted there on the morningof April 6th, 1862 ,with news of Confederate troops attackon Union soldiers stationed nine nautical miles upstream atPittsboro Landing. The Battle of Shiloh had begun!An excellent place to start your exploration of Savannahis a visit to the Tennessee River Museum, located downtownon Main Street. The museum opened in 1992 in the oldPost Office building and includes the offices of the HardinCounty Convention and Visitors Bureau. Along with mapsand informational brochures. Friendly folks are available tohelp with any questions you might have. While there, be sureand tour the museum. It is chock full of informative exhibitscontaining relics, artifacts and memorabilia relative to thearea and its history.UNION COUNTYWRECKER“NO HILL TOO STEEPNO DITCH TOO DEEP”MECHANIC WORK - USED AUTO PARTS24 HourWRECKERSERVICEPHONE 534-5273Anywhere - Anytime402 Carter Ave.New Albany, MSNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 59

Highway 64 bridge crosses the Tennessee River at Savannah.Moving on from the museum, you maydowntown. And yes, they do serve catfish!be thinking about lunch. If so, check outAs Savannah grew into a bustling andthe Uptown Bistro Bar and Grill justprofitable community, more and moreup the street. You’re welcome to dine inprominent settlers made their way here.the main dining room or outdoors on theThese wealthy citizens built elegant andwooden deck overlooking Main Street.luxurious homes for their families. ManyAnother popular dining place among theof the homes still stand and most werelocals is the Fish Hut restaurant locatedbuilt along College Street, north of theat 120 Water St. only a few blocks fromdowntown area.This area has been marked as theSavannah Historic District and Trail.The two-mile walk or drive will getyou the best views of the homes andsurrounding neighborhood. From thetrail, you can wind up at the privatelyowned Cherry Mansion. Visitors arewelcome to walk the grounds and enjoythe picturesque views of the TennesseeRiver below. Ask at the museum aboutinside tours of the house.Upon leaving Cherry Mansion, you mayhave the urge to get a closer look at theriver, maybe even get a toe wet. If so, takea right on Riverside Drive South andcross the main road. Continue on untilyou run into Wayne Jerrolds River Park.There you’ll find restrooms, pavilions,picnic areas, an amphitheater and a largeboat ramp. Plenty of room to dip a toe inthe river!The river flows north past Savannahand that seems a bit weird until you thinkabout it for a moment. Water alwaysflows downhill of course, regardlesswhether downhill is north or south. So,upstream on the river and south of townis Pickwick Landing Dam. A destinationin its own right, the lake and surroundingarea add another dimension to the120 Snyder St. • New Albany, MS. 38652662-534-9611www.riddleair.com60 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

ecreation, history and lore ofHardin County, Tenn.If flea markets are your thing,a short drive across the river onHighway 64 will get you into thecity of Crump where vendors lineboth sides of the road on weekends.You should plan on getting therein the morning as most vendors aregone by the middle afternoon.South of Crump, on Highway22 lays Shiloh National MilitaryPark, the site of one of thebloodiest battles of the AmericanCivil War. Approximately 100,000Union and Confederate soldiersclashed here on April 6th and7th, 1862. The two day battledealt both sides tremendous losses.The Union Army sustained morethan 13,000 men killed, wounded,captured or missing, while theConfederates realized over 10,000such casualties.The park was establishedin December of 1894 and wastransferred from the UnitedStates War Department to theNational Park Service in August1933. Within the park boundaries A private collection of ancient artifacts on display at the Tennessee River Museum.United FuneralService, Inc.Your Trusted Choice AgencyTWITTY INSURANCE AGENCY INC.110 Hwy. 15 SouthNew Albany, MS 38652662-534-9046Serving you for over 100 years.Voted Best Funeral Home Year After YearWe honor all insurance700 Hwy. 15 South • New Albany • 534-5071www.unitedfuneralservice.com• Homeowners • Auto • Life • Business Insurance• Earthquake • FloodAgents : Dickson Simmons, Deanna Wise,Lana WiseA company youlike and trust.New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 61

Hagy’s Catfish Hotel, known not only for catfish but also for steaks,chicken, ribs and seafood, overlooks the Tennessee River.DeckYour Yardare hiking trails, driving tours, countlessmonuments and more than 200 cannons.There is a lot to see and do here, so planyour visit accordingly.A great way to wind up your day’sadventure is with a memorable meal fromHagy’s Catfish Hotel. Famous for theirsouthern fried catfish, the Hagys havebeen serving fine food in the same locationon the banks of the Tennessee River since1938. The catfish is so good here thatduring the summer months they cook andserve close to 2,000 pounds of it a week!The restaurant is less than a mile and ahalf from the entrance of Shiloh NationalMilitary Park and for many has become thetraditional gathering place for the eveningmeal after spending an afternoon touringthe park. Although catfish is definitely themain attraction, their menu includes steak,chicken, seafood, ribs and an assortment ofdesserts.With all the things to see and do inSavannah and the surrounding area, youjust might want to push that day trip intoan overnight stay. Either way, a visit to thearea will reward the curious and satisfy theadventurous with a taste of what life is likealong the Tennessee River. NASee us for allof yourseasonalneeds!Hours: Tue. - Fri. 9-5:30 • Sat. 10-3 • Closed on MondaysSun FernsAnnualsPerennialsMacho FernsPotsWater FeaturesBed SwingsAdirondack ChairsGifts and more ~ Free Delivery662-538-5550816 1/2 West Bankhead St.New Albany, MS 3865262 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

Calendar of EventsDATES, EVENTS AND HOURS MAY CHANGE.Nov. 14: Gallery Talk – Book Signing & light lunch, Union CountyHeritage Museum. Noon. Free. Details: 662-538-0014.Nov. 19: Friends of the Library, Union County Library. Noon.Details: 662-534-1991.Nov. 25: Gingerbread House Exhibit with Culinary Art Studentsfrom New Albany High School, Union County HeritageMuseum. 5:30–7 p.m. Free. Details: 662-538-0014.Nov. 26: Small Business Saturday. Details: 662-534-3438.Dec. 2: New Albany & Union County Christmas Parade,Union County Development Association Hours:6:30p.m.Admissission: Free Event Details: 662-534-4354.Dec. 5-7: Hee Haw Christmas, Tallahatchie River Players,Magnolia Civic Center. Tickets: 662-534-3438.Dec. 12: CEO/GM Breakfast, Union County DevelopmentAssociation, at Magnolia Civic Center. 7:15 a.m. Details: 662-534-4354.Dec. 12: New Albany Main Street Annual Meeting with speakerMalcolm White, state tourism director. In Bloom, Noon. Details:662-534-3438.Dec. 13-14: Nutcracker, New Albany Ballet Company, MagnoliaCivic Center. Tickets: 662-539-6010.Dec. 14: Santa on the Caboose & Christmas Crafts for Children,Union County Heritage Museum. 10 a.m.-Noon. Details: 662-538-0014.Dec. 17: Friends of the Library, Union County Library. Noon.Compiled by Vickie Duke for New Albany MagazineDetails: 662-534-1991.Jan. 9: CEO/GM Breakfast, Union County DevelopmentAssociation, at Magnolia Civic Center. 7:15 a.m. Details: 662-534-4354.Jan. 12: The Way We Worked Smithsonian Exhibit Opens, livemusic, oral history. Union County Heritage Museum. 1:30-3:30p.m. Details: 662-538-0014.Jan. 21: Friends of the Library, Union County Library. Noon.Details: 662-534-1991.Feb. 6-8: Pete & the Pirates Production, Magnolia Civic Center.Details: 662-534-3438.Feb. 7-9: New Albany High School Production, “Anything Goes.”Details: 662-534-1805.Feb. 13: CEO/GM Breakfast, Union County DevelopmentAssociation, at Magnolia Civic Center. 7:15 a.m. Details: 662-534-4354.Feb. 18: Friends of the Library, Union County Library. Noon.Details: 662-534-1991.Feb. 20: Museum Moments Lecture Series, Union CountyHeritage Museum. Details: 662-538-0014.March 13: CEO/GM Breakfast, Union County DevelopmentAssociation, at Magnolia Civic Center. 7:15 a.m. Details: 662-534-4354.March 13-15: “Arsenic and Old Lace” by the Tallahatchie RiverPlayers, Magnolia Civic Center. Tickets: 662-534-3438.Manning LLCOn the corner ofHwy 15 N. and 178662-539-7153New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 63

Compiled by Angie BarmerFor New Albany Magazine4-H Club of New AlbanyGina Willis662-534-1916gina@ext.msstate.eduAmerican Legion Potter-Henry-Lowrey Post 72Mike Bennett662-317-0216michaelcbennett@bellsouth.netAmerican LegionAuxiliary Unit 72Gloria Bennett662-534-3089Baptist MemorialHospital-Union CountyAuxiliaryReba Dunson662-538-2101reba.dunson@bmhcc.orgBoys and Girls Club ofNew AlbanyTommie Bledsoe662-534-2150tbledsoe@bgcnms.orgDaughters of theAmerican RevolutionIshtehotopah ChapterLinda Womack662-539-4081Dogwood Hills GardenClubBettye McMillen662-534-0645bhmcmillen321@gmail.comFriends of the LibraryAnita Buster662-534-5124arbuster@ms.metrocast.netHistoric NorthsideDistrict Garden ClubNinabeth Capaning662-534-4717Junior Auxiliary of NewAlbanyMichelle Hall662-507-1049jaofnewalbany@gmail.comJunta ClubSusan Feather662-534-8679featherr@bellsouth.netKappa Kappa IotaSigma ChapterLanta CraigKiwanis Club of NewAlbanyLowell EasterlingNew Albany Civitan ClubGilbert Stokes662-534-7889New Albany GardenClubAnita Buster662-534-5124arbuster@ms.metrocast.netNew Albany Lions ClubM. Lance Presley662-534-4217presleyeyecare@bellsouth.netNew Albany Main StreetAssociationVickie Duke662-534-3438newalbanymainstreetassociation.comvickie@newalbanymainstreet.comNew Albany Mother’sClubDot Shannon662-534-5255New AlbanyNeighborhoodDevelopmentAssociationLarry Dykes662-231-3421larryd3275@yahoo.comNew Albany Rotary ClubWill HensonNew Century ClubShelia Robbins662-534-7059msrobbins@bellsouth.netPilot Club of New AlbanyMargaret McLennan662-538-3515Margaret.mclennan@tema.toyota.comTallahatchie ArtsCouncilLowry Wilsonlowry@oldsouthimages.comTallahatchie RiverPlayersEvelyn Mason662-317-9275tallahatchieriverplayers@gmail.comThe LighthouseEnrichment Center, Inc.Sally Zemek662-539-6122unioncolighthouse@yahoo.comUnion CountyDevelopmentAssociationPhil Nanney662-534-4354www.ucda-newalbany.comUnion County GoodSamaritan CenterSally Zemek662-534-0931unioncogoodsc@yahoo.comUnion County HistoricalSocietyVance Whitt662-534-8171Union CountyHomemaker VolunteersMarietta Collins662-316-3354Union County LiteracyCouncilNancy Meacham662-312-7365n.meacham@yahoo.comUnion County MasterGardenersPatrick James662-534-6868jpatrick6868@bellsouth.netUnion County MuseumGuildLynn Madden662-534-8122frankorlynn@ms.metrocast.netUnion County RetiredTeachers AssociationBernice Bailey662-534-9166UNITECollett Cross662-316-0808cbcross@bellsouth.net64 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

SCENESHERMAN FOUNDERS’DAYSponsored by the Town of ShermanHeld March 23 at Sherman Town HallHayden Grant, Ben Williams, and T. J. CokerGeorgia Speck and Tori NunneleeNorma Tollison and Dianne JollyC. J. McDonald, Austin McDonald, and Christie McDonaldJudy Swords and Dot ShandsBen Logan and Todd McDonaldJane Westmoreland and DixieMitchellNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 65

Marjorie Livingston and Teany JollyDonna McMurry, Lana Coker, Connie Allen, and Sue PughPeggy Wood and Bettie ConiglioLindy McMamus and Leslie GrayJohn Cooper Grose, Emma Rose Grose and John Paul Grose66 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany GazetteReggie Jolly and Chandler Crump

SCENENEW ALBANY HOME ANDGARDEN SHOWSponsored by Union County MasterGardenersHeld April 5-6 at the Union CountyFairgroundsShirley Hancock, Kathy Cooper, and Ophelia OttsMary Ann Main and Chris GangSadie Buchanan and Sandra HudsonValerie Whitwell and Kathryn BarrowLois Spiece and Betty KingKaren Caviness and Gina WillsNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 67

Rheta Ann West and Kay MatkinsSandy Shaddinger and Lynn MaddenMary Foley, Pat Campbell, and Fran PorterHannah May and Madison HenryMicah Johnson and Pierce JohnsonWilliam Hill, Ann Hill, and Dr. Martha Swain68 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany GazetteMicah Reed and Jobe Reed

SCENEUNITE FUNDRAISINGDINNERSponsored by UNITEHeld April 11 at First United MethodistChurchJean Ashcraft, Margaret Rogers, Collett Cross, and Mary Jeanette WynnJoe Davis and Rebekah WisemanMinerva Moore, Anne Stephens, and Sara StephensBob Moore, Jay Herrington, Travis Wiseman, and BillSmallwoodKaye Parks, Tommie Bledsoe, Sally Zemek, and Zell LongCathy McClinton and Kelton McClintonNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 69

SCENEUNION COUNTYHERITAGE MUSEUMANNUAL MEETINGSponsored by Union County HistoricalSocietyHeld April 18 at First United MethodistChurchJim Owen and Byrne PhiferSteve Robbins, Vance Witt, Jill Smith, and Zack StewartWill Ford and Jane FordMarie Bayless and Mary Nelle HendersonBetsey Hamilton, Wanda Johnson, Joy Fisher, and Jean Dillard70 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany GazetteAnita Buster and Anna Quinn

SCENENIGHT OUTFOR NEW HAVENSponsored by New Albany Center for SpecialNeeds AdultsHeld April 19 at Magnolia Civic CenterTimoneisha Johnson, Lawanda Johnson, Edward Coleman Sr., and EdwardColeman Jr.Bettye McMillen and Ashleigh McMillenKent Koehler and Jake KoehlerCarol Byrd and Charlie CokerKathleen White and JoyceAnn GardnerSarah Hoing, Linda Elder, Maxine Hall, Sonia Hoing,and Jamie CookPatrick Tutor, Frankie Tutor, Joe Bailey, and SonjaBaileyNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 71

SCENETUPELO SYMPHONYORCHESTRASponsored by New Albany/Union CountySymphony LeagueHeld April 28 at Magnolia Civic CenterSteven Byess and Yoonie HanAmy Livingston, Jane Didier, and Caroline ColeJudy Foley, Bengie Foley, and Hubert FoleyDorothy Robbins, Lauren Watson, and Judy CobbNandra Nabors, Gage Massengill, and Nenna Stubbs72 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany GazetteCristina Moreland and Svetlana Kaltchenko

SCENEBAPTIST MEMORIALHOSPITAL STROKEAWARENESS LUNCHEONSponsored by Baptist MemorialHospital-Union CountyHeld May 14 at Hillcrest Baptist ChurchJane Carter, Marie Bayless, and Mary Nelle HendersonTrent and Evelyn GrubbsLisa James and Martha GaultLinda Johnson, Jeanette Jones, and Jo SimpsonAucinda Hefner, Mae Spencer, andDelsie WilliamsCarolyn Brooks and FrancesStacyBetty Boren, Thelma Callicutt,and Nancy TuneNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 73

SCENEARTS, BEATS, AND EATSSponsored by New AlbanyMain Street AssociationHeld Aug. 9 at In BloomClyde and Ronda McDowellAndy and Jenny Hall and Joseph TreadawayMicha Foster and Karen TuckCharlotte Lindley and Mary NellGardnerJohn and Carol AnsonRebecca Browning and Joangelle GainesJustin and Devin Treadaway74 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

SCENERIVERFEST COMMUNITYKICKOFF LUNCHEONSponsored by RiverFest Literary CommitteeHeld Sept. 20 at the First United MethodistChurchDonna Kay Sizemore, Ali Sizemore, and Paul SizemoreMary Jeannette Wynn and FrancesSullivanBettye McMillen and Ashleigh McMillenLanta Brewer Craig, Jane Wiegartner, and Barbara FullerSandy Shaddinger and Marjorie LivingstonBill Cornelius and SteveLivingstonVirginia Staggs, Sue Hudson, andBeulah HawthorneNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 75

Nancy Mason and Ralph GordonBob Cornelius, Jim Owen and Phil MorrisSara Mattox and Mary PattonRichard and Jackie RussellTom Cooper and Dry Creek HensonLarry and Dottie Dunlap76 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

SCENETALLAHATCHIE ON TAPHosted by Sugaree’s BakeryHeld Sept. 21 at Tallahatchie RiverbankDennis Farris, Trae Camp, and Kelley CampCrysta Burleson and Laura WhiteTim Burress, Lisa James, and Pat JamesTyrone Dixon and Chanita DixonLee Henson, Cassie Henson, Dry Creek Henson, LoriHenson and Will HensonPaige Barnes, Joe McAllister, William and KaseyBowlingNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 77

Vernon Price and Brenda PriceBetty Jo Wicker Gaba, Edna Daniel, Eugene Naranjo, Jimmie Rogers,Kathryn White, and Butch GrayRay Gentry, Becky Gentry, Robin Jackson, and Allen JacksonGlenda Conlee and Lauren Paige TateBill Mattox, Danita Mattox, Jacob Rowland, and Erin MattoxShannon Tucker and Lee Ann Thompson78 New Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette

SCENEBAPTIST BREASTCANCER LUNCHEONSponsored by Baptist MemorialHospital-Union CountyHeld Oct. 10 at In BloomMabel Everett, Betty Nesbit, Anna Turner, and Mary TurnerMarie Bayless and Frances StacyDottie Cobb and Kaye FinleyLinda Ligon, Torrie Willard, and Brenda CarrJudy Wyckoff, Rhonda Martin, and Patricia KelleyPat Campbell, Jo Simpson, and Sue MorrissonNew Albany Magazine/ New Albany Gazette 79

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